Official Site of the Panthers · Mar 9, 2018
Panthers tender four exclusive rights free agents
CHARLOTTE – The Panthers have tendered four exclusive rights free agents for the 2018 season. Punter Michael Palardy, wide receiver Damiere Byrd, offensive lineman Tyler Larsen and tight end Chris Manhertz received tenders.
Carolina also re-signed defensive lineman Drew Iddings to a new one-year contract.
Palardy performed well in his first full season as an NFL punter. He established a franchise record in 2017 for net punting average at 42.4 yards, a mark that ranked fifth in the league. He finished the season with a 46.0 yard gross average on 71 punts with 25 placed inside the 20 and a long of 63 yards.